Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

Landrake, Cornwall Architects are masters of building design and can make your dream house a reality. Perhaps you would like to find Landrake, Cornwall architects to help you extend the kitchen and install bifold doors opening out onto a newly landscaped garden? Maybe the challenge is a loft conversion but you’re not sure how to make the most of the limited space up there? You might even wish to hire architects in Landrake, Cornwall to help you build your own house from the ground up. Architects can help you to get a clearer idea of what is possible, both in terms of the land you own and the budget you have. They have extensive knowledge of architectural design, construction methods and building materials, not to mention a strong appreciation of ergonomics – warmth, light and flow within a property. Architects will also be far more capable of seeing the bigger picture – carefully balancing aesthetic appeal with structural safety – and navigating all those little steps from concept through to completion. And with their local knowledge, your Landrake, Cornwall architects will also often help to obtain planning permission and building regulations approval. More

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At Catchfrench Design we are here to help you get the best value for your project, to help you spend your money wisely and in the right places, to prevent unnecessary and expensive mistakes, all of which will save you money.
Good architecture is often humble and modest. It is about the good and efficient use of spaces and materials. This gives value. Add to this imagination and vision and you get quality architecture that will leave you knowing you have made the right choices.
For a client taking a project through from inception to completion is complicated – we are here to simplify the process and make it as enjoyable and stress free as possible.
We aim to exceed your expectations.
This is why coming to Catchfrench Design, no matter how big or small your project is, will be a choice you will be glad you made.
We are a small practice able to offer a quality personal service, with a high degree of competence and professionalism. Our combined skills and experience enable us to deliver a wide range of services as demonstrated by our extensive portfolio. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the quality and value of our service.
We are active members of the Cornwall Branch of the RIBA promoting our profession and the quality of our built environment.
This practice is one of the longest established in the United Kingdom which with the exception of the period during the First World War has continued from 1837 to the present day.

Crayon Architects is a Plymouth based partnership formed in 2010 by Daniel Atkins and Andrea Atkins. Both partners are registered architects and have excellent experience in all stages of building design – from initial conception to completion.
With a range of exciting schemes throughout Devon and Cornwall, Crayon provides a bespoke service tailored to suit each individual project. Crayon strives to create contemporary architecture that responds to the surrounding context, fulfills the client’s requirements and surpasses their expectations.

There's no substitute for experience and a proven track-record.
From the smallest domestic extension to multi-million pound public buildings, you will find a range of examples from our diverse portfolio of past projects.
The practice was formed in 1992, when Victoria Scarratt and Gordon Martyn joined the long-established office of sole practitioner Anne Scarratt.
Based initially in the South Hams of Devon, before relocating to the Tavistock area, Scarratt and Martyn has built upon Anne's reputation for quality design work and professionalism.
The partners continue to promote imaginative design solutions, personally tailored to meet each client's needs. Our clients find us friendly and approachable, and enjoy the reassurance of knowing their project is safe in the hands of experienced chartered architects.

G3 Design and Architecture is a small design and architecture practice based in Plymouth, Devon. We offer our services in Devon, Cornwall and the South West of England. If you require an extension, conversion or alternation to your home, we provide an affordable personal service to help you achieve your vision.

Trewin Design Architects are multi-award winning Devon Architects with a fast growing regional reputation for the creation of dramatic, innovative architecture which is sensitive within its location. Our office is based in Holsworthy, North Devon which allows us to be centrally located to our projects throughout Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. With over 40 years of experience, we are able to offer a qualified and dedicated team to design and realise any residential, commercial or community project in the South West of England.

At Stopher Design we believe that good design is in the detail.
We endeavour to ensure the design ethos established at the outset is carried through to even the smallest details.
Combined with our hands-on, personal service, we aim to minimise room for misunderstanding, error or compromise, providing harmonious results and keeping as close as possible to the original vision.
The setting for your home is just as important as the building itself. So we work on the landscape and architecture as a single, integrated project; each complements the other, bringing out the best in both. We create the perfect setting for your home that will delight you in the years to come.
We largely operate in the South Hams and South Devon area including Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth.

Award winning local design. People are at the heart of everything that we do. We work hard to understand our clients and their needs – beyond what is written in the brief – in order to find unexpected opportunities and solutions.
TOA offers a full architecture and design service, from initial briefing through to completion. We aim to make the process of construction as enjoyable and stress free as possible, and our services can be tailored to the particular needs and budget of each project.
If you have a project that you would like to discuss with us to see how we can help then please contact us.

We are an International Award winning Cornish based RIBA Chartered Architects Practice with a unique, innovative, human approach to building design. Inspired by the richness of our environment and a strong desire to preserve it, all designs stem from careful selection of materials, methods and close attention to the needs of end users and their communities. Although experienced in a range of sectors, our architects have particular experience in residential, education and community projects.
As a company of sustainable architects we are committed to securing the planet for future generations, we try to practise what we preach in all aspects of our work and lives. Designs benefit from our own hands-on experience, experimentation and international research.
We are able to offer a complete turn-key building solution including design and build using our in house construction company ADD Sustainable Construction. ADD builds bespoke one-off buildings using a variety of low energy construction methods.

CREATE SOUTH WEST is an expanding local practice that embraces modern techniques whilst maintaining traditional qualities. It is an exciting opportunity for a local Cornish architectural practice to be linked with a dynamic London architectural practice which can enhance and offer a large range of services.
+ Our fluid design approach allows us to provide the best answer(s) based on:
+ our clients' requirements
+ the specificities of the site
+ the individual skills of our CREATORS
+ a positive relationship with local authorities
+ We believe that our role is to create bridges between people involved in the construction sector.
+ Developing long term relationships is one of the key elements of this process.
+ We offer 6 principal services, these are as follows:
+ Architecture
+ Interior Design
+ Landscaping
+ Principal Design
+ Planning
+ Urban Design
+ All services are available as a PACKAGE or as a STAND-ALONE service.
+ Our clients benefit from the experience of a multi-consultancy practice.
Led by Jason Jarvis, newly appointed chair of RIBA Cornwall.
With ties to many local contractors and specialist consultants, as well as a wealth of construction experience - our practice is well positioned to deliver full architectural and planning services from early feasibility studies to post-completion reviews.
Get in touch with us today!

We specialize in residential and commercial architecture and interior design services for coastal properties and areas of outstanding natural beauty in the southwest of England.
We believe architecture is primal - for the spirit and inextricably tied to the landscape and nature that surrounds it. We support biophilic design, a type of design that integrates nature with architecture to increase our well being and to protect nature and increase the biodiversity of project sites.
We are becoming known for providing simple and affordable yet stunning homes and extensions through our knowledge and expertise of materials and our links with builders and craftspeople.
Through a wealth of professional experience we provide guidance, professional insight and local knowledge that brings clients aspirations from the world of the immeasurable into the world of the measurable - from initial inspirations and concepts through to technical details and planning bureaucracies.
Our client list includes individuals, developers and institutions with projects that span from Devon, Cornwall and London to projects abroad.

TruVision, one of the UK’s leading virtual reality studios, provides high quality, quick turnaround and cost-effective VR solutions for the construction industry.
By using our expertise to fully utilise this new technology, Architects, Property Developers and Interior Designers have all thrived from the ability to visualise their plans in incredible detail by virtually stepping into their creations like never before.
We have helped the construction industry not only win tenders and enhance the design process, but most importantly we have allowed your clients to share your vision.

Award winning architecture and design studio based in Kingsbridge, South Devon. We specialise in works to peoples homes; from small extensions through complete re-orderings and the creation of bespoke new homes.

Formed in 2013 we've built our reputation on good advice and captivating presentation skills to develop well considered, valuable solutions for our clients.
We’re an easy going architectural and illustration practice based in the South Hams, Devon. We serve clients in Devon and Cornwall, with a large collection of projects around the Plymouth area. We offer a broad range of services for home owners and self builders as well as commercial clients. We support estate agents and developers with marketing material including CGI’s and work collaboratively with other smaller architectural practices to punch above our weight on larger projects.

Featured Reviews for Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

Create Design South West

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

21 Nov 2018

“Excellent service, remained dedicated and professional throughout. Planning would not have been permitted has it not been for Jason and teams hard work and efforts..thanks!”

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

9 Feb 2015

“A really outstanding business.
We used the team at Woodford to help us update an old Rectory we had purchased. Gavin developed the new design for our kitchen, en-suite master bedroom and two other bathrooms. He picked up very cleverly on existing design elements of the original Georgian rectory and incorporated these into a modern but appropriate twist for the new designs.
We ended up following all Sarah's proposals for flooring, wall colours, kitchen & bathroom fixtures & fittings. She also developed beautiful ideas for curtains and roman-blinds and was able to recommend a great local company who provided the fabrication (and who did a really good job on this).
In summary, their advice and professionalism was wide-ranging, great value-for-money and time-generous.
Gavin & Sarah and the team at Woodford absolutely exceeded our expectations.”

Transposition Architects Limited

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

7 Jun 2019

“Tony created a wonderfully stylish and functional design for our new kitchen and extension that was way beyond what we thought possible. We were extremely impressed by his friendly and professional approach from first design meeting to project completion. He liaised with Building Control and our builders so that things progressed smoothly and on time. He is very thorough about every part of the project. This meant there were no nasty surprises and the work was completed on budget. You know how rare that is! We loved the clever little flourishes that he suggested to our house that made the space unique and completely ours. We recommend him unreservedly and enthusiastically.”

CFD Architects (Catchfrench Design)

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

15 Jun 2016

“We were delighted with the highly professional and very dedicated service from Andy and Paul and the team at Catchfrench who re-designed our house on the north Cornish coast in 2013/14. We dealt with the project remotely and could not have done it without the endless patience, attention to detail, imagination and good humour of the Catchfrench team and we absolutely love our house!”

Crayon Architects

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

25 Nov 2016

“We were fortunate to have Crayon Architecture recommended to us before our house purchase was completed. After our initial site meeting we were very impressed with Andrea & Dan's straight forward positive approach & instructed them to undertake the designing & drawing up plans to submit to the Council for approval. Crayon Architecture had the same enthusiasm & vision for our project as we did & that was extremely important to us. They were very professional & easy to work with. Crayon also provided us with 3 D design visuals which really bought the whole building site to life for us. We were always able to contact them to ask questions & they quickly provided the answers. We would highly recommend.”

Scarratt & Martyn

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

30 Jul 2014

“Employed to design a house and garage in Devon. We asked for the design to have WOW factor and we certainly got that. Subsequently employed to oversee building works and issue architects certificate upon completion. The project was totally successful, 'Scarratt & Martyn' were a joy to work with and we are working with them currently on a new project.”

G3 Design + Architecture

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

22 Nov 2015

“Absolutely amazing guy. Helped us at every stage of the build through to recommending building inspector. Very professional and considerate of situations required for our plans.
Builders have even commented "it's great to get architect drawings that have accounted for windows as we haven't had to cut any bricks".
Would recommend G3 Design & Architecture to anyone and everyone that needs plans done to their design with great help.”

Trewin Design Architects

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

20 Sep 2015

“Trewin Design can provide the complete service from 3D design imagery through to technical compliance packs including all your SAP calculations. The practice carries out single bespoke builds through to residential estate design and they know where to bring in those contemporary designs and when to blend in with local architecture. Having just commenced our 44 plot contemporary scheme in North Devon with Trewin Design on board we cant wait to see their designs become reality.”

Stopher Design Partnership

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

2 Feb 2018

“I love Michael’s passion and enthusiasm when designing houses and his great attention to detail on his drawings. His architectural style is unique and you can always recognise a ‘Stopher designed’ house.
Michael has a great sense of humour and working with him is always fun. We believe he adds value to the houses he designs and that is, as a developer client, a very good reason for commissioning him! He is professional, committed and always happy to chat and give advice.”

Tim Offer Architects

Landrake, Cornwall Architects and Building Designers

6 Jul 2016

“Mole Architects designed our house Stackyard in Suffolk. Tim was the lead architect on the project. His professionalism, attention to detail and ability to work with us enabled the build to run smoothly. It was a pleasure to work with him.”

How do I choose the right Landrake, Cornwall architect?

Begin by determining the type of architectural service you require. Is it merely advice that you need? Or a detailed set of architectural design plans? Are you hoping to add a single-storey extension or are you really looking for someone to design you a custom home and handle construction management right through to completion? One of the most important duties of full service architects in Landrake, Cornwall is to serve as project managers and supervise most aspects of construction as well as facilitate communication between all other contractors.

Architecture is an incredibly technical profession and one where getting things wrong can literally put lives at risk, so do background checks on your Landrake architect. Check they are registered with architecture associations such as the Architect’s Registration Board (ARB) and The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Being part of an architecture association means that an architect or architecture firm has met certain standards, qualifications and practices, and can be held accountable if they don’t meet these standards. It’s advisable to choose architects that specialise in the kind of project that you are undertaking as their existing experience will shine through in the completed design. Look for an architect in Landrake, Cornwall that can provide references and reviews of their previous work.

Once you have determined the service level you need, your next consideration will be architectural style. Some architects specialise in designing for traditional housing such as period cottages and country homes, or even in designing modern replicas in a period style. Others have a knack for imagining bolder, more futuristic architectural design in Landrake, Cornwall incorporating the latest green technology. Check their Houzz profile and website for examples of previous work. Early on, try to gauge availability – there’s no point in choosing an architect that’s going to be booked for months if you have a tight deadline. Some architects are happy to do all their work online or over the phone with you, but if you’d prefer to work with an architect in person then check that your chosen architects in Landrake, Cornwall will travel to you.

What is the process to hire an architect?

At the first meeting, preferably at your property or building site, give as clear a picture as possible of the kind of home you are trying to create to your architects. Chat through your goals, projected budget, scope of work, schedule and feedback, together with any very specific requirements you might have. It is crucial that your architects are clear about their responsibilities and that these are documented in the contract. Ask them to walk you through the process, including the number of architectural design consultations, site visits and what they will be delivering and when, e.g. feasibility study, a technical drawing, tender package and/or planning application drawings. They could illustrate this using a previous client’s project. Also, what does the architect need from you? Deeds, rights of way, deposit, staged payments etc. Once you have covered all this detail, you are ready to make your choice and get started. The architecture company in Landrake, Cornwall that you hire will likely start with concept drawings and finish with construction drawings and documents. Some firms even design with 3D renderings, CAD and videos, but this is by no means essential.

What makes a good architect?

You are looking for architects in Landrake, Cornwall that have the right balance of creative flair, technical nous, practicality and impeccable service to see you through. Get a sense of whether they are a good listener, collaborator and problem solver. Checking their references will also be invaluable at this stage so look at their Houzz profile for past customer reviews. Ask to speak to previous clients, particularly regarding their responsiveness and ability to work creatively around a budget.

How much does hiring an architect cost?

There is no set payment structure for an architect. Some Landrake, Cornwall architects will charge an hourly rate, others base their fees on a percentage of the total construction cost or propose a fixed fee (payable in instalments) for projects such as house extensions or a complete home design. You may wish to pay in stages to safeguard against any possible dissatisfaction with the quality of service. Make sure the total figure and payment schedule is agreed as part of your contract, particularly if you are trying to accurately estimate the cost of building a house.

What are the important questions to ask architects in Landrake, Cornwall?

How long have you been an architect in Landrake, Cornwall? Are you part of ARB and RIBA? Are you part of any other associations of architectural design in Landrake, Cornwall?

How would you improve my current property and what do you think is the best use of my available budget?

Please can you tell me about similar projects you have undertaken and why you are the right person for the job?

What will be some of the main challenges?

Do you have experience of managing the construction phase?

Will you be the lead architect on this project?

Can you give me an overview of this project and tell me who will be doing what?

How long will the project take?

What will you charge, and will that be based on an hourly rate, a percentage of the project cost, or a fixed fee?

Can you recommend builders and contractors in my area?

Is there other expenditure that I might have missed and and how can I sensibly cut those costs?

What happens if there is a dispute? How would you resolve it?

Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

How often will you be updating me on progress, either face to face or on the phone?

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